Barcelona were interested in signing Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol during the summer, but the Premier League club were unwilling to part with one of their key players.
The Croatia international ultimately remained at the Etihad Stadium after City rejected the prospect of a transfer. The reported interest has since been reinforced by Mundo Deportivo.
Gvardiol, who joined City from RB Leipzig in 2023, has established himself as an important member of the side. The 24-year-old is capable of playing at centre-back or left-back, with the latter position understood to be of particular interest to Barcelona.
Barcelona’s interest in Josko Gvardiol
Barcelona’s interest could become significant again if uncertainty surrounding Manchester City’s future develops following the recent verdict concerning the club’s alleged Premier League financial breaches.
City could face a substantial points deduction or even expulsion from the Premier League, although the source material does not state that either punishment has been imposed. Such a situation would raise questions over the futures of several senior players, including Gvardiol.
At Barcelona, Gvardiol could be viewed as a potential replacement for Alejandro Balde, who has fallen out of favour and may leave the club. Balde could therefore attract attention from Premier League sides if Barcelona move for the City defender.
